Cue the confetti! It’s time to celebrate the best wedding professionals in California. This extensive list (page 59) is an essential resource for planning your big day, from finding the perfect venue to hiring your dream photographer. Industry pros and newlyweds determine the finalists through a monthlong voting process, culminating in the unveiling of the winners at our annual gala event and in this issue (cue the applause).
We threw it back to the ’90s for our fashion editorial, channeling our inner supermodel with chic wedding gowns (page 74). Gourmands will appreciate our “Better Together” feature, inspired by beloved food pairings—such as bread and butter—that bring the bounty to the table as the ingredients become part of the tabletop design (page 86).
Florals are in bloom throughout the issue, from the “Secret Garden” story (page 48) to the desert dream “Opulent Oasis” (page 94). Plus, we’ve gathered inspiration on the year’s chicest color palette (page 44), the best beauty products (page 42), and fresh ideas for bachelorette parties (page 52). Don’t miss our Real Weddings section (page 151), filled with authentic love stories and stunning inspiration for your own wedding.
And with that, I raise a champagne coupe to your big day. May you dream a little dream ... into reality.
Lara Burnap
Editorial Director, California Wedding Day
